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The little label with a big message Better is Better At first glance it may seem like a small thing Your new homersquos ENERGY STAR label measures just three by five inches But what it stands for is really big
The ENERGY STAR label means that your new home has been designed and built to standards well above most other homes on the market today It means better quality better comfort and better durability It also means that your new home is a better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow And it means that your home has undergone a better process of inspections testing and verification to ensure that it meets strict requirements set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
New homes that earn the ENERGY STAR label deliver energy efficiency savings of up to 30 percent when compared to typical new homesmdashand the difference is even more striking when put side-by-side with most resale homes
Every ENERGY STAR certified new home also helps protect our environment So far these homes have helped to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from more than 450000 vehicles
This better approach to building results in a new home that brings peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value Your ENERGY STAR certified new home has simply been built better in every way
ENERGY STAR Itrsquos the little label with a big message Better is Better
03
Peace of mind The result of a home thatrsquos built better The dream of owning a new home is alive and well In fact itrsquos never been stronger But todayrsquos realities place a special value on finding peace of mind in your new home purchase With the ENERGY STAR label on your new home you can be confident that it will deliver
When rigorous ENERGY STAR requirements are applied to new home construction you get a home thatrsquos built better from the ground up The combination of a fully integrated approach to design and construction with tried-and-true best building practices adds up to a home with better durability better comfort and reduced utility and maintenance costs
Plus yoursquoll rest easy knowing that your home has undergone significantly more inspections and testing than typical homes Specially certified professionals trained in advanced building science work with ENERGY STAR builder partners to select the most appropriate energy-efficient features for their homes and provide the independent verification necessary to earn the ENERGY STAR label
So it comes as no surprise that people are satisfied with their ENERGY STAR certified new home Just ask someone who owns one of these special homesmdashyoursquoll find that peace of mind has a loyal following
Peace of mind The result of a home thatrsquos built better
05
Enduring quality Better systems make all the difference Purchasing a new home is a big investment so you want to be sure that itrsquos built to last With an ENERGY STAR certified new home that means starting with a fully-integrated approach to home building This comprehensive method delivers systems that work together to provide better performance and an overall superior level of quality especially when compared to most resale homes on the market today
Your builder has designed a home that includes value-adding energy efficiency features and components and the best combination of materials and equipment that will work together to deliver better performance Many of these important features are out of sightmdashbehind walls in the attic and under the foundation But these hidden details can have a huge impact on your experience living in your new home
ENERGY STAR certified new homes include features like
bull A complete Thermal Enclosure System with comprehensive air sealing quality-installed insulation and high-performance windows to deliver improved comfort and lower utility bills
bull A high-efficiency Heating Ventilating and Cooling System that is designed and installed for optimal performance
bull A comprehensive Water Management System to protect roofs walls and foundations from moisture damage
bull Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances to help keep utility bills low while providing high-quality performance and longevity
You donrsquot need to understand all the details of the building science and energy-efficient features that went into the construction of your ENERGY STAR certified new home But once you move in yoursquoll be glad your builder did
Enduring quality Better systems make all the difference
-I
07
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live Just ask anyone who lives in an ENERGY STAR certified new home to go back to their old inefficient home Yoursquoll likely hear that therersquos no way theyrsquoll give up the comfort that came with the ENERGY STAR label on their new home This kind of satisfaction seems to have a way of making lifelong friends
From the moment you walk in the door of your ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll see feel and hear the difference Yoursquoll find that air leaks and drafts are diminished humidity levels are controlled and even outside noise is reduced
Your new homersquos heating ventilating and cooling system has been engineered and installed to efficiently deliver comfort And a constant supply of fresh filtered air means that indoor pollutants are reduced along with dust pollen and other allergens
As a result yoursquoll enjoy consistent temperatures between and across every room in the house Warm and cold spots so commonly found in older homes have been minimized so your entire living space is comfortable year-round
The result is a sense of comfort that yoursquoll be proud to call home
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live
09
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow From the day you move in owning an ENERGY STAR certified new home will give you the confidence of knowing that itrsquos a better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow
An ENERGY STAR certified new home offers significantly better energy efficiency and performance compared to other homes Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR label use 20 to 30 percent less energy than typical new homes and even less when compared to most resale homes on the market today That means you can save thousands of dollars in utility bills over your years of home ownership
Yoursquoll find that the reduced utility bills and lower maintenance costs begin making a difference immediately Together families who have purchased homes earning the ENERGY STAR label have already saved more than $350 million on their utility bills Over time these savings will only grow
And should the time come to consider selling your home the trusted ENERGY STAR label will set it apart as something better a home of genuine quality comfort and efficiency In short your decision to buy an ENERGY STAR certified new home is a decision to invest in a home you can count on
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow
11
Better is better Welcome to the ENERGY STAR family As the owner of an ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll be joining more than one million families across America Soon yoursquoll find that living in a new home thatrsquos designed and built better from the ground up can be satisfying in many ways Beyond enjoying a home of quality comfort and value yoursquoll be doing an important part in helping reduce our nationrsquos energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions
More than a mark of efficiency the ENERGY STAR label is also a symbol of trust quality and responsible stewardship of the environment that we all live in
Buying a new home is a big decision So it helps to start with the promise of peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value
Yoursquoll find that promise with ENERGY STAR
The little label with a big message Better is Better
ldquoENERGY STAR was a smart choice for our first home Itrsquos not just about the savings We like that our home was built with cutting-edge technology and the environment in mind Protecting the environment is important to us mdashand this gave us an opportunity to be part of the solutionrdquo
The FisherSankhla Family Fontana CA
ldquoChoosing an ENERGY STAR home has made a significant difference for us Our first electric bill was extremely lowmdashwe love the savings And knowing that we have an energy-efficient home we can live in for years is so comfortingrdquo
The Costa Family DallasTX
ldquoWe have noticed substantial savings not only in our utility bills but in our overall energy consumption This is due to the added benefits of having ENERGY STAR appliances effective insulation and high-performance energy-efficient windowsrdquo
The Orrock Family Las Vegas NV
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
(
01
The little label with a big message Better is Better At first glance it may seem like a small thing Your new homersquos ENERGY STAR label measures just three by five inches But what it stands for is really big
The ENERGY STAR label means that your new home has been designed and built to standards well above most other homes on the market today It means better quality better comfort and better durability It also means that your new home is a better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow And it means that your home has undergone a better process of inspections testing and verification to ensure that it meets strict requirements set by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
New homes that earn the ENERGY STAR label deliver energy efficiency savings of up to 30 percent when compared to typical new homesmdashand the difference is even more striking when put side-by-side with most resale homes
Every ENERGY STAR certified new home also helps protect our environment So far these homes have helped to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from more than 450000 vehicles
This better approach to building results in a new home that brings peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value Your ENERGY STAR certified new home has simply been built better in every way
ENERGY STAR Itrsquos the little label with a big message Better is Better
03
Peace of mind The result of a home thatrsquos built better The dream of owning a new home is alive and well In fact itrsquos never been stronger But todayrsquos realities place a special value on finding peace of mind in your new home purchase With the ENERGY STAR label on your new home you can be confident that it will deliver
When rigorous ENERGY STAR requirements are applied to new home construction you get a home thatrsquos built better from the ground up The combination of a fully integrated approach to design and construction with tried-and-true best building practices adds up to a home with better durability better comfort and reduced utility and maintenance costs
Plus yoursquoll rest easy knowing that your home has undergone significantly more inspections and testing than typical homes Specially certified professionals trained in advanced building science work with ENERGY STAR builder partners to select the most appropriate energy-efficient features for their homes and provide the independent verification necessary to earn the ENERGY STAR label
So it comes as no surprise that people are satisfied with their ENERGY STAR certified new home Just ask someone who owns one of these special homesmdashyoursquoll find that peace of mind has a loyal following
Peace of mind The result of a home thatrsquos built better
05
Enduring quality Better systems make all the difference Purchasing a new home is a big investment so you want to be sure that itrsquos built to last With an ENERGY STAR certified new home that means starting with a fully-integrated approach to home building This comprehensive method delivers systems that work together to provide better performance and an overall superior level of quality especially when compared to most resale homes on the market today
Your builder has designed a home that includes value-adding energy efficiency features and components and the best combination of materials and equipment that will work together to deliver better performance Many of these important features are out of sightmdashbehind walls in the attic and under the foundation But these hidden details can have a huge impact on your experience living in your new home
ENERGY STAR certified new homes include features like
bull A complete Thermal Enclosure System with comprehensive air sealing quality-installed insulation and high-performance windows to deliver improved comfort and lower utility bills
bull A high-efficiency Heating Ventilating and Cooling System that is designed and installed for optimal performance
bull A comprehensive Water Management System to protect roofs walls and foundations from moisture damage
bull Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances to help keep utility bills low while providing high-quality performance and longevity
You donrsquot need to understand all the details of the building science and energy-efficient features that went into the construction of your ENERGY STAR certified new home But once you move in yoursquoll be glad your builder did
Enduring quality Better systems make all the difference
-I
07
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live Just ask anyone who lives in an ENERGY STAR certified new home to go back to their old inefficient home Yoursquoll likely hear that therersquos no way theyrsquoll give up the comfort that came with the ENERGY STAR label on their new home This kind of satisfaction seems to have a way of making lifelong friends
From the moment you walk in the door of your ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll see feel and hear the difference Yoursquoll find that air leaks and drafts are diminished humidity levels are controlled and even outside noise is reduced
Your new homersquos heating ventilating and cooling system has been engineered and installed to efficiently deliver comfort And a constant supply of fresh filtered air means that indoor pollutants are reduced along with dust pollen and other allergens
As a result yoursquoll enjoy consistent temperatures between and across every room in the house Warm and cold spots so commonly found in older homes have been minimized so your entire living space is comfortable year-round
The result is a sense of comfort that yoursquoll be proud to call home
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live
09
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow From the day you move in owning an ENERGY STAR certified new home will give you the confidence of knowing that itrsquos a better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow
An ENERGY STAR certified new home offers significantly better energy efficiency and performance compared to other homes Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR label use 20 to 30 percent less energy than typical new homes and even less when compared to most resale homes on the market today That means you can save thousands of dollars in utility bills over your years of home ownership
Yoursquoll find that the reduced utility bills and lower maintenance costs begin making a difference immediately Together families who have purchased homes earning the ENERGY STAR label have already saved more than $350 million on their utility bills Over time these savings will only grow
And should the time come to consider selling your home the trusted ENERGY STAR label will set it apart as something better a home of genuine quality comfort and efficiency In short your decision to buy an ENERGY STAR certified new home is a decision to invest in a home you can count on
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow
11
Better is better Welcome to the ENERGY STAR family As the owner of an ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll be joining more than one million families across America Soon yoursquoll find that living in a new home thatrsquos designed and built better from the ground up can be satisfying in many ways Beyond enjoying a home of quality comfort and value yoursquoll be doing an important part in helping reduce our nationrsquos energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions
More than a mark of efficiency the ENERGY STAR label is also a symbol of trust quality and responsible stewardship of the environment that we all live in
Buying a new home is a big decision So it helps to start with the promise of peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value
Yoursquoll find that promise with ENERGY STAR
The little label with a big message Better is Better
ldquoENERGY STAR was a smart choice for our first home Itrsquos not just about the savings We like that our home was built with cutting-edge technology and the environment in mind Protecting the environment is important to us mdashand this gave us an opportunity to be part of the solutionrdquo
The FisherSankhla Family Fontana CA
ldquoChoosing an ENERGY STAR home has made a significant difference for us Our first electric bill was extremely lowmdashwe love the savings And knowing that we have an energy-efficient home we can live in for years is so comfortingrdquo
The Costa Family DallasTX
ldquoWe have noticed substantial savings not only in our utility bills but in our overall energy consumption This is due to the added benefits of having ENERGY STAR appliances effective insulation and high-performance energy-efficient windowsrdquo
The Orrock Family Las Vegas NV
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
03
Peace of mind The result of a home thatrsquos built better The dream of owning a new home is alive and well In fact itrsquos never been stronger But todayrsquos realities place a special value on finding peace of mind in your new home purchase With the ENERGY STAR label on your new home you can be confident that it will deliver
When rigorous ENERGY STAR requirements are applied to new home construction you get a home thatrsquos built better from the ground up The combination of a fully integrated approach to design and construction with tried-and-true best building practices adds up to a home with better durability better comfort and reduced utility and maintenance costs
Plus yoursquoll rest easy knowing that your home has undergone significantly more inspections and testing than typical homes Specially certified professionals trained in advanced building science work with ENERGY STAR builder partners to select the most appropriate energy-efficient features for their homes and provide the independent verification necessary to earn the ENERGY STAR label
So it comes as no surprise that people are satisfied with their ENERGY STAR certified new home Just ask someone who owns one of these special homesmdashyoursquoll find that peace of mind has a loyal following
Peace of mind The result of a home thatrsquos built better
05
Enduring quality Better systems make all the difference Purchasing a new home is a big investment so you want to be sure that itrsquos built to last With an ENERGY STAR certified new home that means starting with a fully-integrated approach to home building This comprehensive method delivers systems that work together to provide better performance and an overall superior level of quality especially when compared to most resale homes on the market today
Your builder has designed a home that includes value-adding energy efficiency features and components and the best combination of materials and equipment that will work together to deliver better performance Many of these important features are out of sightmdashbehind walls in the attic and under the foundation But these hidden details can have a huge impact on your experience living in your new home
ENERGY STAR certified new homes include features like
bull A complete Thermal Enclosure System with comprehensive air sealing quality-installed insulation and high-performance windows to deliver improved comfort and lower utility bills
bull A high-efficiency Heating Ventilating and Cooling System that is designed and installed for optimal performance
bull A comprehensive Water Management System to protect roofs walls and foundations from moisture damage
bull Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances to help keep utility bills low while providing high-quality performance and longevity
You donrsquot need to understand all the details of the building science and energy-efficient features that went into the construction of your ENERGY STAR certified new home But once you move in yoursquoll be glad your builder did
Enduring quality Better systems make all the difference
-I
07
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live Just ask anyone who lives in an ENERGY STAR certified new home to go back to their old inefficient home Yoursquoll likely hear that therersquos no way theyrsquoll give up the comfort that came with the ENERGY STAR label on their new home This kind of satisfaction seems to have a way of making lifelong friends
From the moment you walk in the door of your ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll see feel and hear the difference Yoursquoll find that air leaks and drafts are diminished humidity levels are controlled and even outside noise is reduced
Your new homersquos heating ventilating and cooling system has been engineered and installed to efficiently deliver comfort And a constant supply of fresh filtered air means that indoor pollutants are reduced along with dust pollen and other allergens
As a result yoursquoll enjoy consistent temperatures between and across every room in the house Warm and cold spots so commonly found in older homes have been minimized so your entire living space is comfortable year-round
The result is a sense of comfort that yoursquoll be proud to call home
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live
09
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow From the day you move in owning an ENERGY STAR certified new home will give you the confidence of knowing that itrsquos a better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow
An ENERGY STAR certified new home offers significantly better energy efficiency and performance compared to other homes Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR label use 20 to 30 percent less energy than typical new homes and even less when compared to most resale homes on the market today That means you can save thousands of dollars in utility bills over your years of home ownership
Yoursquoll find that the reduced utility bills and lower maintenance costs begin making a difference immediately Together families who have purchased homes earning the ENERGY STAR label have already saved more than $350 million on their utility bills Over time these savings will only grow
And should the time come to consider selling your home the trusted ENERGY STAR label will set it apart as something better a home of genuine quality comfort and efficiency In short your decision to buy an ENERGY STAR certified new home is a decision to invest in a home you can count on
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow
11
Better is better Welcome to the ENERGY STAR family As the owner of an ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll be joining more than one million families across America Soon yoursquoll find that living in a new home thatrsquos designed and built better from the ground up can be satisfying in many ways Beyond enjoying a home of quality comfort and value yoursquoll be doing an important part in helping reduce our nationrsquos energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions
More than a mark of efficiency the ENERGY STAR label is also a symbol of trust quality and responsible stewardship of the environment that we all live in
Buying a new home is a big decision So it helps to start with the promise of peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value
Yoursquoll find that promise with ENERGY STAR
The little label with a big message Better is Better
ldquoENERGY STAR was a smart choice for our first home Itrsquos not just about the savings We like that our home was built with cutting-edge technology and the environment in mind Protecting the environment is important to us mdashand this gave us an opportunity to be part of the solutionrdquo
The FisherSankhla Family Fontana CA
ldquoChoosing an ENERGY STAR home has made a significant difference for us Our first electric bill was extremely lowmdashwe love the savings And knowing that we have an energy-efficient home we can live in for years is so comfortingrdquo
The Costa Family DallasTX
ldquoWe have noticed substantial savings not only in our utility bills but in our overall energy consumption This is due to the added benefits of having ENERGY STAR appliances effective insulation and high-performance energy-efficient windowsrdquo
The Orrock Family Las Vegas NV
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
05
Enduring quality Better systems make all the difference Purchasing a new home is a big investment so you want to be sure that itrsquos built to last With an ENERGY STAR certified new home that means starting with a fully-integrated approach to home building This comprehensive method delivers systems that work together to provide better performance and an overall superior level of quality especially when compared to most resale homes on the market today
Your builder has designed a home that includes value-adding energy efficiency features and components and the best combination of materials and equipment that will work together to deliver better performance Many of these important features are out of sightmdashbehind walls in the attic and under the foundation But these hidden details can have a huge impact on your experience living in your new home
ENERGY STAR certified new homes include features like
bull A complete Thermal Enclosure System with comprehensive air sealing quality-installed insulation and high-performance windows to deliver improved comfort and lower utility bills
bull A high-efficiency Heating Ventilating and Cooling System that is designed and installed for optimal performance
bull A comprehensive Water Management System to protect roofs walls and foundations from moisture damage
bull Energy-Efficient Lighting and Appliances to help keep utility bills low while providing high-quality performance and longevity
You donrsquot need to understand all the details of the building science and energy-efficient features that went into the construction of your ENERGY STAR certified new home But once you move in yoursquoll be glad your builder did
Enduring quality Better systems make all the difference
-I
07
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live Just ask anyone who lives in an ENERGY STAR certified new home to go back to their old inefficient home Yoursquoll likely hear that therersquos no way theyrsquoll give up the comfort that came with the ENERGY STAR label on their new home This kind of satisfaction seems to have a way of making lifelong friends
From the moment you walk in the door of your ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll see feel and hear the difference Yoursquoll find that air leaks and drafts are diminished humidity levels are controlled and even outside noise is reduced
Your new homersquos heating ventilating and cooling system has been engineered and installed to efficiently deliver comfort And a constant supply of fresh filtered air means that indoor pollutants are reduced along with dust pollen and other allergens
As a result yoursquoll enjoy consistent temperatures between and across every room in the house Warm and cold spots so commonly found in older homes have been minimized so your entire living space is comfortable year-round
The result is a sense of comfort that yoursquoll be proud to call home
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live
09
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow From the day you move in owning an ENERGY STAR certified new home will give you the confidence of knowing that itrsquos a better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow
An ENERGY STAR certified new home offers significantly better energy efficiency and performance compared to other homes Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR label use 20 to 30 percent less energy than typical new homes and even less when compared to most resale homes on the market today That means you can save thousands of dollars in utility bills over your years of home ownership
Yoursquoll find that the reduced utility bills and lower maintenance costs begin making a difference immediately Together families who have purchased homes earning the ENERGY STAR label have already saved more than $350 million on their utility bills Over time these savings will only grow
And should the time come to consider selling your home the trusted ENERGY STAR label will set it apart as something better a home of genuine quality comfort and efficiency In short your decision to buy an ENERGY STAR certified new home is a decision to invest in a home you can count on
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow
11
Better is better Welcome to the ENERGY STAR family As the owner of an ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll be joining more than one million families across America Soon yoursquoll find that living in a new home thatrsquos designed and built better from the ground up can be satisfying in many ways Beyond enjoying a home of quality comfort and value yoursquoll be doing an important part in helping reduce our nationrsquos energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions
More than a mark of efficiency the ENERGY STAR label is also a symbol of trust quality and responsible stewardship of the environment that we all live in
Buying a new home is a big decision So it helps to start with the promise of peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value
Yoursquoll find that promise with ENERGY STAR
The little label with a big message Better is Better
ldquoENERGY STAR was a smart choice for our first home Itrsquos not just about the savings We like that our home was built with cutting-edge technology and the environment in mind Protecting the environment is important to us mdashand this gave us an opportunity to be part of the solutionrdquo
The FisherSankhla Family Fontana CA
ldquoChoosing an ENERGY STAR home has made a significant difference for us Our first electric bill was extremely lowmdashwe love the savings And knowing that we have an energy-efficient home we can live in for years is so comfortingrdquo
The Costa Family DallasTX
ldquoWe have noticed substantial savings not only in our utility bills but in our overall energy consumption This is due to the added benefits of having ENERGY STAR appliances effective insulation and high-performance energy-efficient windowsrdquo
The Orrock Family Las Vegas NV
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
-I
07
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live Just ask anyone who lives in an ENERGY STAR certified new home to go back to their old inefficient home Yoursquoll likely hear that therersquos no way theyrsquoll give up the comfort that came with the ENERGY STAR label on their new home This kind of satisfaction seems to have a way of making lifelong friends
From the moment you walk in the door of your ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll see feel and hear the difference Yoursquoll find that air leaks and drafts are diminished humidity levels are controlled and even outside noise is reduced
Your new homersquos heating ventilating and cooling system has been engineered and installed to efficiently deliver comfort And a constant supply of fresh filtered air means that indoor pollutants are reduced along with dust pollen and other allergens
As a result yoursquoll enjoy consistent temperatures between and across every room in the house Warm and cold spots so commonly found in older homes have been minimized so your entire living space is comfortable year-round
The result is a sense of comfort that yoursquoll be proud to call home
Wall-to-wall comfort A better way to live
09
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow From the day you move in owning an ENERGY STAR certified new home will give you the confidence of knowing that itrsquos a better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow
An ENERGY STAR certified new home offers significantly better energy efficiency and performance compared to other homes Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR label use 20 to 30 percent less energy than typical new homes and even less when compared to most resale homes on the market today That means you can save thousands of dollars in utility bills over your years of home ownership
Yoursquoll find that the reduced utility bills and lower maintenance costs begin making a difference immediately Together families who have purchased homes earning the ENERGY STAR label have already saved more than $350 million on their utility bills Over time these savings will only grow
And should the time come to consider selling your home the trusted ENERGY STAR label will set it apart as something better a home of genuine quality comfort and efficiency In short your decision to buy an ENERGY STAR certified new home is a decision to invest in a home you can count on
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow
11
Better is better Welcome to the ENERGY STAR family As the owner of an ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll be joining more than one million families across America Soon yoursquoll find that living in a new home thatrsquos designed and built better from the ground up can be satisfying in many ways Beyond enjoying a home of quality comfort and value yoursquoll be doing an important part in helping reduce our nationrsquos energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions
More than a mark of efficiency the ENERGY STAR label is also a symbol of trust quality and responsible stewardship of the environment that we all live in
Buying a new home is a big decision So it helps to start with the promise of peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value
Yoursquoll find that promise with ENERGY STAR
The little label with a big message Better is Better
ldquoENERGY STAR was a smart choice for our first home Itrsquos not just about the savings We like that our home was built with cutting-edge technology and the environment in mind Protecting the environment is important to us mdashand this gave us an opportunity to be part of the solutionrdquo
The FisherSankhla Family Fontana CA
ldquoChoosing an ENERGY STAR home has made a significant difference for us Our first electric bill was extremely lowmdashwe love the savings And knowing that we have an energy-efficient home we can live in for years is so comfortingrdquo
The Costa Family DallasTX
ldquoWe have noticed substantial savings not only in our utility bills but in our overall energy consumption This is due to the added benefits of having ENERGY STAR appliances effective insulation and high-performance energy-efficient windowsrdquo
The Orrock Family Las Vegas NV
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
09
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow From the day you move in owning an ENERGY STAR certified new home will give you the confidence of knowing that itrsquos a better value for today and a better investment for tomorrow
An ENERGY STAR certified new home offers significantly better energy efficiency and performance compared to other homes Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR label use 20 to 30 percent less energy than typical new homes and even less when compared to most resale homes on the market today That means you can save thousands of dollars in utility bills over your years of home ownership
Yoursquoll find that the reduced utility bills and lower maintenance costs begin making a difference immediately Together families who have purchased homes earning the ENERGY STAR label have already saved more than $350 million on their utility bills Over time these savings will only grow
And should the time come to consider selling your home the trusted ENERGY STAR label will set it apart as something better a home of genuine quality comfort and efficiency In short your decision to buy an ENERGY STAR certified new home is a decision to invest in a home you can count on
Proven value A better investment for today and tomorrow
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Better is better Welcome to the ENERGY STAR family As the owner of an ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll be joining more than one million families across America Soon yoursquoll find that living in a new home thatrsquos designed and built better from the ground up can be satisfying in many ways Beyond enjoying a home of quality comfort and value yoursquoll be doing an important part in helping reduce our nationrsquos energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions
More than a mark of efficiency the ENERGY STAR label is also a symbol of trust quality and responsible stewardship of the environment that we all live in
Buying a new home is a big decision So it helps to start with the promise of peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value
Yoursquoll find that promise with ENERGY STAR
The little label with a big message Better is Better
ldquoENERGY STAR was a smart choice for our first home Itrsquos not just about the savings We like that our home was built with cutting-edge technology and the environment in mind Protecting the environment is important to us mdashand this gave us an opportunity to be part of the solutionrdquo
The FisherSankhla Family Fontana CA
ldquoChoosing an ENERGY STAR home has made a significant difference for us Our first electric bill was extremely lowmdashwe love the savings And knowing that we have an energy-efficient home we can live in for years is so comfortingrdquo
The Costa Family DallasTX
ldquoWe have noticed substantial savings not only in our utility bills but in our overall energy consumption This is due to the added benefits of having ENERGY STAR appliances effective insulation and high-performance energy-efficient windowsrdquo
The Orrock Family Las Vegas NV
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
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Better is better Welcome to the ENERGY STAR family As the owner of an ENERGY STAR certified new home yoursquoll be joining more than one million families across America Soon yoursquoll find that living in a new home thatrsquos designed and built better from the ground up can be satisfying in many ways Beyond enjoying a home of quality comfort and value yoursquoll be doing an important part in helping reduce our nationrsquos energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions
More than a mark of efficiency the ENERGY STAR label is also a symbol of trust quality and responsible stewardship of the environment that we all live in
Buying a new home is a big decision So it helps to start with the promise of peace of mind enduring quality wall-to-wall comfort and proven value
Yoursquoll find that promise with ENERGY STAR
The little label with a big message Better is Better
ldquoENERGY STAR was a smart choice for our first home Itrsquos not just about the savings We like that our home was built with cutting-edge technology and the environment in mind Protecting the environment is important to us mdashand this gave us an opportunity to be part of the solutionrdquo
The FisherSankhla Family Fontana CA
ldquoChoosing an ENERGY STAR home has made a significant difference for us Our first electric bill was extremely lowmdashwe love the savings And knowing that we have an energy-efficient home we can live in for years is so comfortingrdquo
The Costa Family DallasTX
ldquoWe have noticed substantial savings not only in our utility bills but in our overall energy consumption This is due to the added benefits of having ENERGY STAR appliances effective insulation and high-performance energy-efficient windowsrdquo
The Orrock Family Las Vegas NV
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
ldquoENERGY STAR was a smart choice for our first home Itrsquos not just about the savings We like that our home was built with cutting-edge technology and the environment in mind Protecting the environment is important to us mdashand this gave us an opportunity to be part of the solutionrdquo
The FisherSankhla Family Fontana CA
ldquoChoosing an ENERGY STAR home has made a significant difference for us Our first electric bill was extremely lowmdashwe love the savings And knowing that we have an energy-efficient home we can live in for years is so comfortingrdquo
The Costa Family DallasTX
ldquoWe have noticed substantial savings not only in our utility bills but in our overall energy consumption This is due to the added benefits of having ENERGY STAR appliances effective insulation and high-performance energy-efficient windowsrdquo
The Orrock Family Las Vegas NV
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
ENERGY STAR
ampEPA
ENERGY STAR was started by EPA in 1992 as a market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency Today the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy efficiency specifications set by EPA In 2011 alone Americans with the help of ENERGY STAR saved more than $23 billion on their utility bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the annual emissions from 41 million vehicles
Learn more at energystargov
United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
EPA 430-F11-035
